Category Archives: Flood/Water Damage

4 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CARPETS AWAY FROM MOULDS

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Carpet mould is horrible mess and it is the perfect place to trap and hide mould. While these mildew on hard surfaces such as tile are easy to remove, getting mould out of carpet fibers and underlay can be a difficult and tough task. To make matters worse, mold often appears first on the carpet underlay […]

Two Reasons Why A Wet Carpet Is A Big Deal

Two Reasons Why A Wet Carpet Is A Big Deal

Carpets are usually hardy items. They have to be able to withstand being walked on. This is an occupational hazard for a carpet and as a result, most of them won’t be any worse for wear because of it. That is provided that they’re cleaned regularly of course. Having said that, there is one thing […]

How To Restore A Water Damaged Carpet In 9 Steps

How To Restore A Water Damaged Carpet In 9 Steps (1)

If you’ve ever experienced a water damaged carpet you’ll know that it is arguably one of the worst smells in the world. It offers up an unmistakeable combination of dank mildew and wet dog which permeates just about every room in the house. The trouble is that by the time your carpet gets to this […]

Ways to Avoid Mould On Your Carpets After Water Damage

Ways to Avoid Mould On Your Carpets After Water Damage

Home floods are a horrible thing to happen and what’s more any sort of flooding or leaks from faulty pipes, can lead to the growth of harmful mould beneath your flooring. It really doesn’t take much water for mould to grow and cause a lot of damage. All it needs is a moist dark space […]

What To Do In The Event Of A Wet Carpet Flood Emergency

What To Do In The Event Of A Flood

Imagine the scenario. You’ve just returned home after a few hours to be greeted with a pool of water cascading past you when you open the door. Alternatively you’ve come home to find that your boiler has burst, your washing machine has dumped water all over your floor, or you have a burst pipe – […]

Preventing Carpet Mould After Water Damage Using 6 Key Steps

Preventing Carpet Mould After Water Damage Using 6 Key Steps (1)

Carpet mould is a big problem for water damaged carpets. Not only is it unsightly and smelly, it can also cause respiratory issues in young children and/or the elderly, or those with problematic breathing conditions such as asthma. The trouble is that it doesn’t take much water to kick start carpet mould. In fact a […]